ERIC Number: EJ1382017
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jun
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-8755-1233
EISSN: EISSN-1945-0109
Experiences of Musical Improvisation: Self-Individuation and Participatory Sense-Making
Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, v41 n3 p68-77 Jun 2023
Improvisation is an important element of global musical practices. However, musical improvisation is often neglected in K-12 and collegiate music education programs, with some music educators suggesting that improvisation cannot be taught. Rather, improvisation must be facilitated, enabled, and fostered. In this review of literature, I examined musicians' experiences when improvising to provide information about the characteristics of the environment needed to foster student improvisation. I drew upon recent developments in music perception and cognition studies to frame a view of individual and group processes in improvisation, and I suggest steps teachers can take to facilitate improvisation in music education settings.
Descriptors: Music Education, Creative Activities, Musicians, Musical Instruments, Human Body, Individual Differences, Self Expression, Cooperation, Teaching Methods, Student Participation, Learning Activities, Empowerment
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Language: English
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